Sr. Backend Software Engineer, Coaching

Highspot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is looking for a Senior Back-end Software Engineer in Vancouver. You will lead the design and development of core back-end features for an AI-enhanced platform, ensuring high-quality user experiences. The role demands strong expertise in web technologies and mentorship abilities. The salary range is $146,000 - $178,000 CAD, plus comprehensive benefits and stock options.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching

Flexible PTO

Quarterly Recharge Fridays

Flexible work schedules

Access to Coaches and Therapists

Monthly transportation allowance

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in back-end software development for large-scale web applications.
• 3 years of experience designing and deploying web applications.
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, user-centric web applications.
• Partner with Product Management and UX teams for successful product delivery.
• Mentor team members and lead complex technology projects.

Skills

Back-end software development

Web application architecture

Mentoring and leadership

Ruby

Python

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About Highspot

Highspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing the way companies increase sales productivity. On a mission to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, Highspot is committed to building breakthrough software with a spark of magic. We believe a great place to work is about more than the work – it’s about what the company stands for, and how it authentically represents its values in the real world. To this end, we have put intentional focus on creating equitable workspaces for each of our employees. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to be an agent of change, with the ability to transform themselves, their workplace, and their world.

About the Role

The Coaching team builds Highspot’s personalized coaching capabilities. We deliver an AI-enhanced platform that integrates multiple data points to create differentiated value for our customers. We are looking for a Senior Back-end Software Engineer to bring their creativity and experience to help us build software with a spark of magic. As a senior engineer, you will lead the design and development of core coaching features, working closely with Product Management and Design. Our ideal candidate has experience building and maintaining endpoints for large-scale web applications, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to mentor and guide other engineers through complex, impactful technology changes.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and user-centric web applications using modern back-end technologies.
• Recommend and drive backend infrastructure improvements.
• Partner effectively with Product Management and UX design teams to translate ideas, specifications, and comps into fully functional, accessible, and high-quality user experiences.
• Architect and build the back-end infrastructure for our products, ensuring a seamless, responsive, and intuitive user experience.
• Mentor and guide team members through constructive code reviews and by championing software development best practices.
• You will take on the role of a technology leader, guiding our most challenging cross-functional projects to success.
• Resolve major customer technical issues in production, and contribute to comprehensive documentation.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degrees or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in back-end software development building and maintaining large-scale web applications serving users globally, ideally leveraging Ruby and Python.
• 3 years of experience architecting, building, and deploying mid-to-large size web applications
• Deep expertise in core web technologies and the broader web platform, including performance, security, and accessibility.
• Proven ability to deconstruct complex problems and drive solutions that balance customer needs with technical constraints.
• Strong communication skills with a track record of influencing key technology decisions across a large organization.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to develop and deliver high-quality applications
• An entrepreneurial spirit: you’re agile, creative, resourceful, and tenacious as you solve problems and achieve team and company goals.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $146,000 - $178,000 CAD

Employees are eligible to receive stock options and may also receive other forms of compensation.

The above represents total expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation will depend on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to, location, experience, and job qualifications.

Highspot also offers the following employee benefits for this position:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and matching employer contributions (DPSP) with immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule + 5 Days for Annual Holiday Week
• Quarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)
• Flexible work schedules
• Access to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Monthly transportation allowance for employees that work in our Vancouver Hub location

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, which may include age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disabilities, political belief, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

If this role resonates with you, don't hesitate to apply!